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Water thins acrylic paint but breaks down its binder at the same time – the paint then covers worse, flows badly and leaves patches on the model. A thinner does the opposite: it lowers viscosity and leaves the binder intact, so the paint stays coherent even heavily thinned. That is why an airbrush cannot do without it – thinned paint passes the nozzle smoothly and does not dry in it. It serves equally well for brushwork, for glazes and smooth transitions. The bottle holds 100 ml.
Specifications
| Code | AK11500 |
| Type | thinner |
| Material | acrylic paint thinner |
| Size | 100 ml |
| Pack | 1 bottle |
| Weight | 0.118 kg |
What it is for
- Thinning acrylic paints for the airbrush
- Glazes and smooth transitions with a brush
- Thinning varnishes and primers for spraying
- Extending the open time of paint on the palette
What to pair it with
For cleaning airbrushes and brushes there is Perfect Cleaner 250 ml or the 100 ml version. If paint still dries at the nozzle after thinning, Flow Improver helps. Paints are in the AK 3rd Generation range.
Frequently asked questions
What ratio should paint be thinned at?
Roughly 1:1 as a starting point for an airbrush, then adjusted to nozzle and pressure – the target is the consistency of whole milk. For a brush a few drops are enough to make the paint flow without leaving bristle marks.
Can water be used instead?
It can, but it is not the same. Water lowers the proportion of binder, so the paint holds worse and breaks into patches when heavily thinned. For a quick adjustment water will do; for spraying and glazes, use thinner.
Does it thin varnishes and primers?
Yes, acrylic varnishes and primers from the same range. A primer needs only a few percent – it is airbrush-ready as it is, and over-thinning costs it adhesion.